Kona Inn Restaurant

We had a fabulous lunch at Kona Inn on our last day in Kona. It's a beautiful, open-air space with a nice view of the ocean. Our server Keana was excellent, made us feel very welcome and helped us with our menu choices. My wife had the Baked Monchong, which is apparently only available on a limited basis, and it was excellent. I had the Calamari Sandwich (pictured) which was HUGE, and the best, tenderest calamari I've ever had. Our grandchildren were satisfied with their mac & cheese and chicken tenders. Our only minor snag was the host at the front desk, who was AWOL until we asked a bartender to chase him down. Overall this was a great experience. definitely the best meal we had in Kona.

​I revisited this restaurant for the first time in 12 years. ​It’s located right on the beach, and the open-air atmosphere with the sea breeze is very relaxing and comfortable. The view is beautiful (though it's hard to see the ocean once the sun goes down!). The staff were also very hospitable and welcoming. ​The menu features a lot of fish dishes prepared in creative ways. The unique, flat-shaped fried calamari was particularly delicious. They also have a kids' menu with options like hot dogs, which is helpful for families.

One of the Kona classics, worth a visit, in the heart of the main road through Kona. We enjoyed a fish meal & post Thanksgiving turkey sliders (with cranberry) - with great, crispy fries! Beautiful property, next to a grassy area, and the ocean. The restr design is Open-air, lovely, with Hawaiian decor. Worth a visit, enjoy a cold (strong), tasty drink! Buon apetito & Cheers! 🥂

After reading some reviews we decided to give this place a try. We were able to get seating quick on a weeknight for a late dinner. Entrance was nice and inviting and views with nice ocean breeze was great. That said, the food was just average, and the overall interior felt a bit dated. I wasn’t a fan of the old furniture and dark carpets—removing those could really freshen up the space.

I came to the Kona Inn Restaurant twice while visiting Kona, and both experiences were absolutely spectacular. The service both times was phenomenal — friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Would definitelyyyyy recommend the Tuna Stack … our server recommended it to me and she was right, it’s incredible. The calamari is also a great appetizer to share with your table and absolutely worth ordering. On top of the great food and service, this is hands-down one of the best places in Kona to watch the sunset. Perfect atmosphere, amazing views, and an overall fantastic dining experience. Can’t wait to come back next time I’m on the island!